The document highlights the health benefits of potatoes, noting their low calorie content, high nutritional value, and efficiency in water and fertilizer usage compared to other crops. It emphasizes the role of potatoes in a balanced diet and their potential for weight loss when prepared healthily. Additionally, it mentions the efforts of hzpc in developing potato varieties and their global market presence as a seed potato supplier.

1. Potatoes are healthy!
For you and our planet
population will be overweight?
population will grow from
7 to 9 billion?
will live in areas with water
shortage?
But did you also
compared to other basic food
products?
needs less water than other
basic food products?
are also tasty?

2. Facts
437 calories, whereas in the past it contained
268 calories.
serving a healthy meal.
risk of welfare diseases (heart diseases, cancer
etc.).
eating fresh potatoes.
Potatoes and health
the category of carbohydrate containing food
(see table).
and dietary fibres, such as minerals and
vitamins (B1, B6, C).
studies have proved that losing weight is
not about eliminating certain types of food,
but about balanced reduction of calories.
Potatoes, if prepared healthily and in the right
proportion, will even contribute to weight
loss.
HZPC takes a high interest in health topics and
are therefore continuously conscious of certain
aspects.
®
, the low calorie potato. This potato
contains less than 59 kcal per 100 grams.
potatoes will result in improved components,
like dietary fibres, antioxidants and glycemic
index (GI).
“Good carbs do not
Source: BPC
Vital Vitamin B6
a vital nutrient
for a healthy
nervous system
necessary to make
new cells and proteins
and healthy blood
Fibres
help prevent constipation
when combined with
water and exercise
Magnesium Zinc & Copper
help to build strong bones
and teeth along with
calcium
Vitamin C
necessary for healthy
hair, skin, bones,
teeth and gums
Vitamin B1
necessary to release energy
from carbohydrates
Potassium
Provider
helps to control
blood pressure
Iron
for healthy
blood
Carbohydrates
provides fuel for
the brain and is
stored for energy
Potatoes boiled/steamed 84
Pasta whole-wheat boiled
Pasta white-boiled
Rice whole-grain boiled
Rice white-boiled
Bread whole-wheat
Bread white
Indexed calories of food products:

3. Balanced food goes green!
Fruit -Vegetables Fruit
Bread - Pasta - Rice - Potato - Legumes Vegetables-Bread-Potato
Olive oil Legumes-Pasta-Biscuits-Olive oil-Milk-Yoghurt-Rice-Egg
Milk-Yoghurt White meat - Sweets
Cheese - Egg -White meat - Fish - Biscuits Cheese - Fish
Sweets - Red meat Red meat
Environmental Pyramid
Food Pyramid
ENVIRONMENTALIMPACT
LOWHIGH
HIGHLOW
NUTRITIONALAMOUNTS

4. Facts
usage (rivers, lakes etc.).
the most important food in the world.
nutrients per unit water than
aforementioned food crops (see table).
aforementioned food crops (see table).
potatoes also need less fertilisation (nitrogen
and phosphate) than other global crops.
Potatoes have efficient usage of water,
nitrogen and phosphate!
important as a food crop. As illustrated, the
Chinese government has the aim to double the
potato production and consumption from 60
million to 120 million tons in the next 10 years.
and HZPC
selected for water and fertilisation needs.
this area with a relatively high performance in
adverse conditions.
Product
Average
Rice
Corn
Wheat
Potato
Apples
Olives
Beef
Average

5. Durable
food
Safe
food
Food of
excellent
quality
Fresh
food
Tasty
food
Convenience
food
Local
food
Unique
food
Healthy &
balanced food
Sylvana
Sifra
Carrera
Vivaldi
Annabelle
Innovator
Highly efficient in water use
Highly efficient in nitrogen use
High stress resistance
Few calories
Specific, genetic taste attributes
and consistent stable
Crunchy fries
Reliable and high yielding,
durable food (minimal use of
environmental resources)
Well balanced light food
Tasty food, consistent year
round availability
Convenient food of excellent quality
Variety Characteristics Building stones/Benefits
Tips
Building stones for
consumers’ food requirements
A few examples of the HZPC variety assortment

6. The potato is the basis of many consumers’ daily food. Its various methods of
preparation - boiled or baked, fried or roasted, make the potato a vital part of a
delicious meal.
HZPC is continuously working on the development of new potato varieties with
specific characteristics for various applications. As such, HZPC is an interesting
partner for many different businesses throughout the entire potato chain.
HZPC is recognised as a world leader in the marketing of potato varieties.
HZPC’s seed potatoes are exported to more than 70 countries. As a seed potato
breeder and supplier, HZPC is positioned at the start of the potato chain. The
employees of HZPC therefore attach great value to understanding the specific
needs of the different players throughout the entire chain.
Interested?
Please contact us for
additional information.
Research & Development Complex in Metslawier (The Netherlands)
HZPC Holland B.V.
T +31 (0)513 48 98 88
F +31 (0)513 48 98 44
info@hzpc.nl
www.hzpc.com
HZPC and durability
In 2010 HZPC invested in a new high tech greenhouse. Durability was the keyword
during the realisation of this complex. By making use of the newest techniques we
have realised a highly innovative heat/cold storage system which supplies energy.
In future we will even be able to supply energy to third parties.